"It's tight. We need someone soon," Graden said, when asked about the process to hire a new assistant principal.

According to the job posting, the new assistant principal will begin working around Aug. 29.

The job pays between $84,474 and $95,011. Among other qualifications, candidates should have a bachelor's degree and master's degree, preferably in educational leadership, extensive teaching experience and successful experience as an administrator.

Schluter came to Saline from Pinckney, where she worked as assistant principal from 2007-2012.

Her departure and eventual replacement means that two of the four administrators at the school will be new. David Raft, former Saline Middle School principal, replaced Dr. Julie Helber, who left the district to become superintendent in Chelsea.

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